चंडीगढ़, 08 अक्टूबर।

हमारा संविधान-हमारा स्वाभिमान अभियान अब नए कलेवर में नजर आएगा। अब हमारा संविधान-हमारा स्वाभिमान जन चेतना ट्रस्ट के तौर पर दलितों के हकों की आवाज बुलंद करेगा और उनके अधिकारियों की लड़ाई लड़ेगा। बुधवार को चंडीगढ़ में केंद्रीय ऊर्जा मंत्री मनोहर लाल के मुख्य मीडिया सलाहकार सुदेश कटारिया ने हमारा संविधान-हमारा स्वाभिमान जन चेतना ट्रस्ट की घोषणा की। पत्रकारों से बातचीत करते हुए सुदेश कटारिया ने कहा कि ट्रस्ट का उद्देश्य संविधान निर्माता बाबा साहेब के विचारों, सिंद्धातों और आदर्शों को जन-जन तक पहुंचाना है। अब जिलास्तर के बाद विधानसभा स्तर पर हमारा संविधान-हमारा स्वाभिमान का आगाज होगा और 9 अक्टूबर को नारायणगढ़ विधानसभा में दलित सम्मेलन का आयोजन होगा। वहीं उन्होंने, इस दौरान जिलाध्यक्षों के नामों की घोषणा की और उनको नियुक्त पत्र बांटे।
सुदेश कटारिया ने कहा कि दलित, शोषित और वंचित वर्ग तक सरकार की योजनाओं को पहुंचाने में जन चेतना ट्रस्ट की अहम भूमिका रहेगी। इसके साथ ही दलित जन प्रतिनिधियों के साथ हो रही अनदेखी को लेकर भी ट्रस्ट प्रमुखता से काम करेगा।
उन्होंने कहा कि एक वर्ष पहले धर्मनगरी कुरुक्षेत्र से दलितों के हकों की आवाज बुलंद करने का केंद्रीय ऊर्जा मंत्री मनोहर लाल ने शंखनाद किया था। तब से लेकर अब तक हर जिले में जिलास्तर पर कार्यक्रम हो चुके हैं। अब विधानसभा स्तर पर कार्यक्रमों की रूपरेखा तैयार कर ली गई है।
सुदेश कटारिया ने कहा कि कांग्रेस संविधान के नाम पर दलितों को गुमराह कर रही है। संविधान केवल एक दस्तावेज नहीं है, बल्कि यह भारतीय लोकतंत्र और दलितों की आत्मा है। कांग्रेस ने हमेशा उनकी आत्मा को ठेस पहुंचाई है। कांग्रेस आज वोट चोरी के नाम पर लोगों को गुमराह कर रही है, लेकिन वोट चोरी तो कांग्रेस ने 1952 में की थी, जब तत्कालीन प्रधानमंत्री जवाहर लाल नेहरू ने 74 हजार वोटों को रद्द करवाकर संविधान निर्माता को हराने का काम किया था। कांग्रेस ने हमेशा वोट चोरी और दलितों को गुमराह करके सत्ता हासिल की है। मगर अब कांग्रेस का यह झूठ नहीं चलेगा, क्योंकि अब दलित जागरूक हो चुका है।

18 जिलों के जिलाध्यक्षों की गई घोषणा
हमारा संविधान-हमारा स्वाभिमान जन चेतना ट्रस्ट के अध्यक्ष सुदेश कटारिया ने 18 जिलों के जिलाध्यक्षों के नामों की घोषणा की। इनमें अंबाला का जिलाध्यक्ष मोहनीश कपूर सिंह को नियुक्त किया गया है। इसके साथ ही करनाल का इंद्र सिंह निगदू, कुरुक्षेत्र का सुनील मिर्जापुर, कैथल का संजीव कुमार, गुरुग्राम का किरोड़ी तंवर, चरखी-दादरी का पवन कुमार, पानीपत का धर्मवीर कुराना, फरीदाबाद का मनोज कुमार, फतेहाबाद का सुरजीत मैंडल, यमुनानगर का शास्वत चौधरी, पलवल का राजकुमार चौहान, पंचकूला का गुरमेल मेहरा, महेंद्रगढ़ का दिनेश खातौद, नूंह का गंगादान डागर, झज्जर का अरुण खासा, हांसी का अनूप भौरिया, हिसार का शमशेर गिल और भिवानी का सतीश बड़सी को जिलाध्यक्ष नियुक्त किया है। जल्द ही बाकी जिलों के जिलाध्यक्षों के नामों की घोषणा होगी और जिला अध्यक्ष जिला और ब्लॉक कार्यकारिणी गठित करेंगे।

धर्मनगरी कुरुक्षेत्र से हुआ था दलित सम्मान स्वाभिमान का शंखनाद
हमारा संविधान-हमारा स्वाभिमान जन चेतना ट्रस्ट के अध्यक्ष एवं केंद्रीय ऊर्जा मंत्री मनोहर लाल के मुख्य मीडिया सलाहकार सुदेश कटारिया ने कहा कि वर्ष-2024 में गीता की उपदेशात्मक स्थली कुरुक्षेत्र से दलित सम्मान स्वाभिमान का शंखनाद हुआ था। केंद्रीय ऊर्जा मंत्री मनोहर लाल ने बतौर मुख्यातिथि न केवल दलितों के हकों की आवाज बुलंद की थी, बल्कि केंद्रीय कानून मंत्री अर्जुन मेघवाल ने संविधान के नाम पर कांग्रेस के ढकोसले से पर्दा उठाया था। तब से लेकर अब तक 100 से ज्यादा कार्यक्रम आयोजित किए जा चुके हैं। वर्ष 2024 का दलित सम्मान स्वाभिमान समारोह का प्रदेश में भाजपा की तीसरी बार सरकार बनाने में बड़ा योगदान रहा है।

मनोहर राज में मिला दलितों को सम्मान
केंद्रीय ऊर्जा मंत्री मनोहर लाल के मुख्य मीडिया सलाहकार सुदेश कटारिया ने कहा कि जब वर्ष 2014 में बतौर मुख्यमंत्री मनोहर लाल ने प्रदेश की कमान संभाली तो उन्होंने सबसे पहले भाई भतीजावाद, भ्रष्टाचार, क्षेत्रवाद और जातिवाद को समाप्त किया। इसके साथ ही नौकरियों में मिशन मेरिट की शुरुआत की, जिससे दलितों का बिना पर्ची-बिना खर्ची नौकरी लगने का सपना पूरा हुआ। वहीं, उन्होंने दलितों की सबसे बड़ी मांग एससी कमीशन, सफाई आयोग और पदोन्नति में आरक्षण को लागू किया। जबकि पूर्व की सरकारों ने दलितों की सुध नहीं ली और हर 18वें मिनट में दलितों पर अत्याचार होते थे। दलितों को मनोहर राज में अत्याचारों से मुक्ति मिली और एससी कमीशन के जरिये उनकी समस्याओं की त्वरित सुनवाई होती है।

CHANDIGARH, August 31:

          Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 183rd day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 324 locations on Sunday leading to the arrest of 68 drug smugglers after registration of 46 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 27,787 in 183 days.

          The raids have resulted in recovery of 3.9 heroin, 2.5 kg opium, 962 intoxicant tablets/capsules and Rs 2 lakh drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers.

          The operation was conducted on the directions of Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav simultaneously in all 28 Police districts of the state.

          Notably, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann has asked the Commissioners of Police, Deputy Commissioners and Senior Superintendent of Police to make Punjab drug free state. The Punjab government has also constituted a 5-member Cabinet Sub Committee led by Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema to monitor the war against drugs.

          Divulging details, Special DGP Law and Order Arpit Shukla informed that over 100 Police teams, comprising over 900 police personnel, under the supervision of 70 gazetted officers have conducted raids across the state. Police teams have also checked as many as 356 suspicious persons during the day-long operation, he added.

          The Special DGP said that with the state government has enforced a three-pronged strategy— Enforcement, Deaddiction and Prevention (EDP)— to eradicate drugs from the state, the Punjab Police as part of ‘De-addiction’ has convinced 28 persons to undergo de-addiction and rehabilitation treatment today.

Chandigarh/Patiala, August 14:

Following discussions with Punjab Power Minister S. Harbhajan Singh ETO in Patiala today, the PSEB Employees Joint Forum and Bijli Mulazam Ekta Manch Punjab have announced withdrawal of their ongoing strike action.

The breakthrough came after extensive meetings, held on August 10 and 14, 2025, chaired by Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema and Power Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO, alongside PSPCL administration officials at Punjab Bhawan and PSPCL Guest House, Chandigarh, culminated in the acceptance of key employee demands, with formal minutes documenting the agreements reached.

Addressing the media, Power Minister S. Harbhajan Singh ETO expressed satisfaction with the resolution, stating that comprehensive discussions between union representatives and the government had yielded mutually acceptable solutions. He assured that PSPCL’s Board of Directors would expedite formal approval of the agreed provisions, while matters requiring Punjab Cabinet sanction would be fast-tracked through appropriate channels.

The Power Minister thanked organizational leaders and members for demonstrating trust in government assurances and resuming duties promptly. He stressed the critical importance of the period leading up to September 30, highlighting the essential need for uninterrupted power supply during the peak paddy cultivation season and heightened domestic consumption.

Reinforcing Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann’s commitment to youth employment, the Cabinet Minister highlighted the government’s remarkable achievement of creating over 55,000 employment opportunities across the past three and a half years. Addressing recruitment concerns within PSPCL and PSTCL, he disclosed that more than 7,000 appointments have already been completed, with an additional 11,000 positions scheduled for completion by year-end.

Similarly, it has been decided to increase the ex-gratia amount by ₹5 lakh, raising it to ₹35 lakh. A committee has also been constituted to address the demands of outsourced and contractual employees and its recommendations will be implemented as soon as they are submitted.

The Power Minister assured that the people of Punjab would not face any inconvenience and the Mann Government is committed to accepting every legitimate demand of government employees.

Chandigarh, August 13 – Haryana’s Energy, Transport & Labour Minister, Sh. Anil Vij said that when the spirit of patriotism fully takes root and roars within the people, even the greatest enemies of the nation flee in fear. He said that as the nation prepares to celebrate Independence Day, his party has decided to organize Tiranga Yatra in every city and state to drape the country in the colours of the national flag. In this series of programs, a large number of people participated in the Tiranga Yatra held today in Ambala Cantonment, where they danced, sang, and swayed to patriotic tunes.

While speaking to Media Persons after the massive Tiranga Yatra organised in Ambala Cantonment on the occasion of Independence Day, Sh. Vij said that under his leadership, the Bharatiya Janata Party took out the Yatra with great enthusiasm. Sh. Vij was seen immersed in patriotic fervour, holding the Tricolour in his hand, dancing to patriotic songs, and infusing the atmosphere with energy by waving the flag and raising slogans of ‘Bharat Mata ki Jai’ and ‘Vande Mataram’.

*The entire city was awash in the colours of the Tricolour, with tremendous enthusiasm among the people for the Yatra*

The Tiranga Yatra began from Aggarwal Dharamshala in Ambala Cantonment and saw participation from thousands of workers as well as citizens. The city was draped in the colours of the national flag, and excitement among the people was palpable. Throughout the route, the Yatra was greeted with grand welcomes. The procession, starting from Aggarwal Dharamshala, passed through Railway Road, Sadar Bazar, Sabzi Mandi, Pul Chameli, Kesra Bazar, Kabadi Bazar, and Government College before returning to its starting point.

*Ambala Cantonment overflowed with patriotic spirit during the Tiranga Yatra*

Everywhere the Yatra passed, people danced and swayed to patriotic songs. Flowers were showered on the march at various points along the route. Residents and shopkeepers welcomed the procession by throwing flowers from the rooftops of their homes and shops. During the program, Sh. Vij greeted the participants and extended Independence Day wishes to all.

Prominent attendees included State Organization General Secretary Phanidranath Sharma, Municipal Council Chairperson Swarn Kaur, Vice-Chairman Lalata Prasad, BJP leaders Jasbir Singh Jassi, Dimple Gupta, Aarti Sehgal, Surender Bindra, Ajay Baveja, Ravi Buddhiraja, Harsh Bindra, Pravesh Sharma, Vikas Bahgal, Sanjeev Soni, B.S. Bindra, Ashish Aggarwal, Madan Lal Sharma, Ram Babu Yadav, Bharat Kochhar, Fakir Chand Saini, Billu Rana, Balkesh Vats, Subhash Sharma, Ramesh Saini, Randhir Singh, Sudarshan Singh Sehgal, Shyam Sunder Arora, Balit Nagpal among others.

Chandigarh, August 13

Haryana Chief Minister Sh Nayab Singh Saini said that Congress won 10 seats in the state by margins ranging from 100 to 1,000 votes. If there were any faults in the EVMs, Congress would not have won these seats. He emphasized that the public should not be misled on this issue. The Chief Minister added that Congress members should explain this to their leader Sh Rahul Gandhi and get him treated, as “there is no cure for lies.”

The Chief Minister was interacting with the media persons after the Tiranga Yatra in Kurukshetra on Wednesday. The Development and Panchayats Minister Sh Krishan Lal Panwar, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Sh Shyam Singh Rana, and Chairman Sh Dharam Veer Mirzapur were also present on the occasion.

Sh Nayab Singh Saini said that whenever election results are announced whether in the state or across the country, Congress routinely blames the EVMs. He added that during this election, Congress leaders repeatedly claimed that if Narendra Modi became Prime Minister for a third term, the Constitution would be in danger. Rahul Gandhi and other leaders of the INDIA alliance campaigned using the Constitution as a symbol, but the people of the country rejected their false narratives. Instead, they elected Sh Narendra Modi as Prime Minister for the third consecutive term. In Haryana too, the BJP formed the government for the third time in a row.

He said that Congress has no real issues left and is now frustrated. The party ruled the country for 55 years, but today, seeing the rapid development under BJP rule, Congress leaders have lost their mental balance. Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi has ended Congress’s corrupt practices and worked for the welfare of the poor. He provided Ayushman cards, built toilets in every home, ensured ration reaches the needy, and gave gas cylinders to poor families under the Ujjwala Yojana. Congress is unhappy with the BJP government’s efforts to uplift the poor. Instead of supporting progress, they continue to mislead people with false statements. But now, the people of both the country and the state have understood Congress’s lies.

The Chief Minister said that the country was divided due to the ambitions of those driven by political greed. The people of India endured the pain of Partition just a day before independence. During that time, countless families were torn apart, and many daughters and children lost their lives. For the first time since independence, Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi truly acknowledged the suffering of those affected by Partition. He stated that we must remember the lakhs of people who endured this tragedy. As a result, he took the initiative to observe August 14 as Vibhajan Vibhishika Diwas.

New Delhi, August 5:

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday urged the Government of India (GOI) to duly utilize the water of Chenab river to resolve long pending water dispute between the states of Punjab and Haryana by shelving Satluj Yamuna Link (SYL) issue.

Taking part in deliberations during a meeting called by Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil over the issue of Satluj Yamuna Link (SYL) canal, the Chief Minister said that during the last meeting held on July 9, the Union Government informed that the Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan has been suspended, which opens up a major opportunity for India to utilize water from the Chenab river, one of the western rivers earlier given to Pakistan under the treaty. He said that the centre should now divert Chenab’s water to Indian dams like Ranjit Sagar, Pong, or Bhakra adding that to carry this extra water, new canals and infrastructure would be required which would be built in Punjab state. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that these canals and infrastructure can be first used to meet the needs of the state and after Punjab’s requirements are met, the water can be supplied to Haryana and Rajasthan through the same canal system.

The Chief Minister said that using Chenab water will reduce Punjab’s dependence on groundwater, revive surface irrigation and support the farming community, which is the backbone of Punjab’s economy besides saving groundwater of the state for future generations. He said that Punjab, which is currently facing groundwater depletion, must be prioritized in any future strategies for the usage, diversion, or allocation of these river waters. Bhagwant Singh Mann vehemently pleaded that the waters of the western rivers should be allocated to Punjab on a priority basis adding that new storage dams upstream of existing Bhakra and Pong Dams in Himachal Pradesh should be constructed, which will significantly enhance the storage and regulation of western river waters.

Batting for shelving of the SYL canal issue, the Chief Minister unequivocally said that Sarda Yamuna link for transfer of surplus Sarda water to the Yamuna River and diversion of Chenab water to River Beas through Rohtang tunnel should be done to eliminate the need for the SYL canal. He said that the long-conceived project of Sharda-Yamuna Link should be taken up on priority and surplus water be transferred to the river Yamuna at a suitable location. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the additional water so available could offset the balance water requirement of the state of Haryana from the Ravi- Beas system apart from addressing the ever-growing drinking water requirement of the capital city of Delhi and availability of the Yamuna water to the state of Rajasthan.

The Chief Minister said that under the aforesaid eventuality again the issue of construction of SYL canal could be shelved and put to rest forever. Batting for Yamuna Satluj Link (YSL) canal, he said that the MoU of May 12, 1994 of allocation of Yamuna waters between Delhi, U.P, H.P. and Rajasthan is to be reviewed after 2025. So, Bhagwant Singh Mann said that Punjab should be included as partner state of Yamuna waters allocations and 60% waters of surplus Yamuna should be considered for the state while apportioning the Yamuna waters.

The Chief Minister said that Haryana has enough scope to get additional waters from other sources which also needs to be accounted for. He said that Haryana is also receiving 2.703 MAF of River Ghaggar, Tangri Nadi, Markanda River, Saraswati Nadi, Chautang-Rakshi, Nai Nalah, Sahibi Nadi, Krishna Dhuan and Landoha Nalah which is unaccounted till now while deciding the allocations of water between the states. Bhagwant Singh Mann reiterated that SYL canal is an ’emotive issue’ and Punjab will have serious law and order issues and it will become a national problem, with Haryana and Rajasthan also bearing the brunt.

The Chief Minister categorically said that land for SYL canal is not available as of today adding that out of 34.34 MAF water of three rivers, Punjab was allocated only 14.22 MAF, which is 40%. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the remaining 60% was allocated to Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, even though none of these rivers actually flow through these states. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that due to reduction in surface waters, pressure is putting on ground waters Ground adding that out of 153 blocks in Punjab, 115 have been declared over-exploited (75%), whereas in Haryana 61% (88 out of 143) are over exploited.

The Chief Minister said that the number of tube wells in the state has increased from 6 lakhs in 1980’s to 14.76 lakh in 2018 (this includes the tube well installed only for agriculture) showing an increase of more than 200% during the last 35 years. He said that Punjab has the highest rate of groundwater extraction (157%) in the entire nation, even higher than Rajasthan (150%) adding that Punjab ignores its own water requirement and gives about 60% water to meet the water requirements of non-riparian states in which Ravi-Beas and Sutlej Rivers do not pass. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that Punjab made a major contribution of 124.26 lakh metric tonne of wheat during 2024 which is 47% of the total procured in India and also contributed 24% rice in the centre pool.

The Chief Minister said that the total water requirement of Punjab is 52 MAF and water available with the state of Punjab is only 26.75 MAF (Surface water from three rivers 12.46 MAF and Ground water 14.29 MAF). He said that the water of the Punjab Rivers is shared among the partner states whereas the flood from these rivers caused damage only in Punjab putting the State of Punjab to a huge financial burden every year. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that as the benefits are shared in a certain ratio among the partner states, it is therefore imperative if the State of Punjab is appropriately compensated by the partner states regarding the damages and destructions caused by the floods on an annual basis.

The Chief Minister said that agreements and decisions of tribunals should be reviewed in light of changed circumstances and environmental developments, as international norms mandate a review every 25 years. He said that Punjab seeking share of Yamuna water is similar to Haryana’s share of Ravi Beas waters as Irrigation Commission Report, Government of India, 1972 held that Punjab is riparian to Yamuna river. Bhagwant Singh Mann lamented that GOI is of the view that Punjab Reorganisation Act-1966 is silent about Yamuna Waters as these waters were not considered shareable between Punjab and Haryana whereas the Act is also silent about Ravi Waters adding that Punjab has already enacted “Punjab Termination of Agreements Act, 2004”, terminating 1981 Agreement relating to Surplus Ravi-Beas waters.